Northwestern freshman guard Tre Demps, who had been expected to contend for a spot in the Wildcats' rotation, will miss the remainder of the season following shoulder surgery.

Demps, the son of New Orleans Hornets GM Dell Demps, had been a prized recruit for the Wildcats. He was ranked a three-star prospect by Scout.com out of Reagan High in San Antonio.

Demps tore the labrum in his shoulder during the summer and tried to play through it, appearing in four of the team’s eight games and averaging 2.3 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 14 minutes a game.

“The injury really limited Tre, and it was in his best interest to get it taken care of at this time,” Northwestern coach Bill Carmody said. “By getting the surgery done now, it should allow him to return to full strength by late spring.”

He will be eligible for a medical hardship waiver to retain four seasons of eligibility, the school announced.